COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                March 2, 2009



The Commissioners met in regular session on the above date in the Commissioner’s Room, basement of the Elmore County Courthouse, 150 South 4th East, Mountain Home, Idaho.

Present at the meeting were Chairman Larry Rose, Commissioners Connie Cruser and Arlie Shaw. Also present was Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser to approve the minutes for February 23, 2009.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Deputy Clerk Steele spoke to the Commissioners about fees paid to County Engineer, Gil Walker. Possibly collecting the engineering fee up front when the Final Plat is applied for at the Growth and Development Department instead of collecting the fee from the developer when the Plat is recorded would be a better system.

The White Knuckle Racing Agreement was briefly discussed. The Commissioners have a question regarding the agreement and will ask the Prosecutor.

General discussion followed on funding for the Meals on Wheels Program. Commissioner Cruser reported on a meeting with Central District Health regarding next year’s budget. How much the County would contribute was discussed.

Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, appeared and general discussion followed on the applicants for the Growth and Development Director’s position. Gil Walker’s engineer fees were briefly discussed. Collecting the fee will be discussed at a later date. Job applications were reviewed. Interviews will be scheduled.

Commissioner Cruser reported the diesel tank has been installed in Pine, Idaho for the ambulance service. Other items were briefly discussed, mental health, designated exams, preparation for the Alternate Energy Holding, Inc. public hearing re-zone request, and where the ambulances will be stored in Mountain Home.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to recess for lunch.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

At 1:30 p.m. the Commissioners met in Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d) on a motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to meet with Social Services Director Marianne Bate. Roll call vote was taken.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The following decisions were made:

K-01-09-03 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to deny as not indigent, not last resource, and incomplete application. Also the applicant did not show for the interview and did not provide any documents.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-02-09-02 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to deny as the County may not be the last resource, information incomplete and applicant not indigent.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-01-09-06 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve with monthly payments of $50 per month, 50% of the income tax returns and the applicants IRA at Pioneer Federal Credit Union be cashed in and paid to the County.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-01-09-07 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to deny as the County may not be the last resource.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

Rich Cornell, Mountain Home, Idaho, Chuck Carpenter, Gooding, Idaho, and Jared Hedelius, King Hill, Idaho, appeared before the Board to discuss Animal Damage Control and the contribution the County makes every year. Mr. Cornell stated last year the County gave $3,500.00 and this year Mr. Cornell is asking for $4,000.00. Chairman Rose stated the $3,500.00 was for fiscal year 2008, $4,000.00 has been budgeted for 2009. Mr. Cornell thanked the Commissioners for the contribution and asked for $4,000.00 for fiscal year 2010. The wolf problem in Elmore County was discussed. Mr. Cornell listed the animals that are monitored by their organization and discussion followed on the problem in Elmore County with Ferrell Pigs. There are 115 private organizations that are trying to put Animal Damage Control out of business.

Prosecutor Kristina Schindele joined the meeting.

Andrea Fogleman, BDPA Inc., the County’s Salary Survey Company, appeared before the Board to discuss the job classification review. Ms. Fogleman reported that most of the revisions in the job descriptions were minor. The Fair Labor Standards Act was discussed in reference to overtime with chief deputies and certain law enforcement employees. The classification of bilingual was discussed. Ms. Fogleman reviewed the job classifications of all the Departments. Discussion followed on the salary survey portion. Ms. Fogleman explained how the salary survey was performed and that it should be done in six weeks.
The White Knuckle Racing waiver and lease was discussed with the County Prosecutor.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser to go into Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(b) to discuss personnel issues. Roll call vote was taken.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed, no action was taken as result of Executive Session.

A public hearing was held on proposed increases of Elmore County Growth and Development Fees, Elmore County Growth and Development Building Department fees, and a Department of Motor Vehicle Administrative Fee increase.

No public was present.

Bonnie Sharp from the Growth and Development Department was present and encouraged the Commissioners to increase the fees as listed on the public hearing notice.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to increase the Elmore County Growth and Development Fees, Elmore County Growth and Development Building Department fees, and a Department of Motor Vehicle Administrative Fee from $4.00 to $5.00. Resolutions will follow for the adoption of the new fees.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The public hearing was closed.

General discussion followed. Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. (AEHI) has paid the October billing, however November is still due. The Memorandum of Understanding between Elmore County and AEHI regarding the extra fees associated with the processing of AEHI’s application for a zoning change for which AEHI will accept responsibility for and pay was signed by Don Gillispie and returned to Elmore County regarding the upcoming public hearing scheduled for April 22, 2009.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to sign the lease agreement with White Knuckle Racing for motor-cross racing at the Fair grounds in Glenns Ferry.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The Ambulance service transition from Northwest Paramedics to Elmore Medical Center was discussed. Chairman Rose read the contract the County has with Northwest Paramedics regarding what supplies are to be left when the contract is over.

Discussion followed on the Petition to dissolve the Tipanuk Fire Protection District. Where to have the election was discussed. The election has to be held within the District boundaries.

Prosecutor Schindele gave a brief update on the Jay Brown law suit.

Commissioner Cruser called Kari Vogt, Northwest Paramedics, regarding the status of an ambulance. Ms. Vogt stated she would phone the Commissioners back. Karl Vogt, Northwest Paramedics, phoned and explained what repairs were being done to the ambulance and that Northwest Paramedics will be responsible for the repairs. Mr. Vogt stated he would contact Clerk Grimmett to be put on the agenda sometime within the next two weeks.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to adjourn.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

/S/ LARRY E. ROSE, Chairman
ATTEST: /S/ MARSA GRIMMETT, Clerk